Statement From Mayor Evans On Fatal Shooting Of 17-Year-Old In City Of Rochester

Press release from the City of Rochester:

March 11, 2022

fatal shooting of a 17-year-old is yet another example of the senseless violence that continues to plague our city and should be a call to action to our entire community. Too many young people resort to violence to resolve conflicts. Too many young people have ready access to guns.

This behavior cannot be normalized. I am calling on our community to join our efforts to give our children alternatives to making bad choices, picking up a gun, joining a gang, or retaliating for perceived slights.

My heart aches for the friends and family of this young man and I ask the entire city to join me as we keep them in our thoughts and prayers.

We will do all we can to bring those responsible for this heinous crime to justice.

This press release was produced by the City of Rochester. The views expressed here are the author’s own.